Enabling the Windows 3.0 PostScript Error Handler (63960)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
This article was previously published under Q63960

SUMMARY

The Error Handler option for the Microsoft Windows version 3.0 PostScript driver is not visible in the Printer dialog box.

This option is available in the Print Options dialog box for the PostScript printer, although it is not displayed. To access the error handler, do the following:
  1. Run Control Panel and choose the Printers icon.
  2. Verify that the PostScript printer is the selected printer.
  3. Choose the Configure button (ALT+C).
  4. Choose the Setup button (ALT+S).
  5. Choose the Options button (ALT+O).
  6. Press ALT+E to select the error handler.

MORE INFORMATION

Selecting this option downloads the error handler to the printer or to a file on disk. With the error handler downloaded, information related to a printer error is either printed or saved to a file.

NOTE: Windows 3.1 preselects the Error Handler option for its PostScript driver.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB63960
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